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Level 2
posted Apr 18, 2022 9:04:01 AM

Form 3115 vs Form 8453 (different Mailing address)

I needed to file Form 3115, which triggered Form 8453. I have successfully e-filed to the Federal, with a copy of Form 3115 and 8453. According to the instruction, I need to mail a copy of these forms. 

 

1. Form 8453 - indicated that I should mail it to IRS at Austin , TX

2. Form 3115 - indicated that I should mail it to IRS at Ogden, UT 

 

My question, specifically, is what exactly to include and to which address - should I mail/include a copy of Form 1040, Form 8453, Form 3115 and the attachments, to EACH of the 2 addresses above?

 

Many Thanks! 

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Level 15
Apr 18, 2022 9:12:58 AM

You are probably better off faxing the form to the IRS (otherwise mail it to the address applicable to the 3115).

 

See https://www.irs.gov/filing/where-to-file-form-3115

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Level 15
Apr 18, 2022 9:12:58 AM

You are probably better off faxing the form to the IRS (otherwise mail it to the address applicable to the 3115).

 

See https://www.irs.gov/filing/where-to-file-form-3115

Level 2
Apr 18, 2022 9:17:37 AM

Thank you.

 

I had planned to do that (mail to the UT address according to the IRS website).

 

But then I saw the address printed on FORM 8453, which has a different mailing address (in TX). So wondering if I should send 2 separate mails and with what content?

Level 15
Apr 18, 2022 9:35:44 AM

You could send the forms and statement to both addresses. However, it would be infinitely easier to fax them to the IRS fax number.

Level 2
Apr 18, 2022 12:14:46 PM

If I fax over Form 3115 and the supporting statements, do I still need to mail Form 8453 to the Austin Tx address?

Level 15
Apr 18, 2022 12:46:54 PM


@MJ55 wrote:

If I fax over Form 3115 and the supporting statements, do I still need to mail Form 8453 to the Austin Tx address?


No, you do not @MJ55 

New Member
Apr 16, 2024 6:35:30 AM

I e-filed and already mailed a physical copy of the 3115 with Form 8453 to the IRS Austin, TX address (from Form 8453). Should I fax an additional copy to the IRS fax number per the 3115 Instructions?

Expert Alumni
Apr 16, 2024 6:48:04 AM

If you already mailed, you do not need to fax it.